Zhang Tianlong sat at the wine table, his gaze not on the wine, but always fixated on Lei Yao.
Chu Chen also did not rush him, instead filling the man's cup with wine.
He clearly understood that the man did not know the strength of Lei Yao. Under the current circumstances, if Lei Yao could not deal with the two Late-Stage Emperor-level Star Beasts, then Cyan Dragon City would still face the fate of being breached.
Chu Chen took out the wine at this moment for two main reasons.
First, he wanted to give a calming assurance to all the soldiers defending the city. The threat of the city's breach had everyone in a state of panic. Although they were prepared to die, how many could face death so calmly?
Chu Chen wanted everyone to know that these Star Beasts were not as terrifying as they seemed, and that he could annihilate them all while enjoying a glass of wine.
Secondarily, this drinking was also a tribute to the fallen souls. Those Beast Masters who died protecting the city were all heroes of the Alliance.
By this time, Lei Yao had already charged in front of the two Late-Stage Emperor-level Star Beasts.
Without any hesitation, he immediately took out the Ruyi Stick and smashed it towards the two beasts.
The speed of the Ruyi Stick was simply at its peak. The Emperor Seventh Rank Star Beast did not even have time to dodge.
With a "boom," its head exploded like a watermelon.
The Emperor Eighth Rank Star Beast was a three-headed Purgatory Hound. Seeing its companion's miserable state, it dared not linger. Its four limbs exerted sudden force as it tried to flee backwards.
Seeing this, Lei Yao quickly extended the Ruyi Stick, then swept it horizontally, directly knocking the Three-Headed Purgatory Hound to the ground.
Lei Yao did not halt, continuously jabbing with the Ruyi Stick. A series of crisp bone-cracking sounds followed, along with the Three-Headed Purgatory Hound's shrill cries.
Its limb joints were all shattered by Lei Yao, rendering it completely immobile.
Yet the Three-Headed Purgatory Hound did not give up, instead using its Fire Power for a last struggle.
Seeing this, Lei Yao immediately dashed forward, his fists like lightning, delivering several rapid punches.
Blood spurted from the Three-Headed Purgatory Hound's mouth and nose as it fell unconscious on the spot.
Lei Yao raised his right hand, gripping the Three-Headed Purgatory Hound's neck, and swiftly rushed towards the city tower.
Only at this moment did Zhang Tianlong come to his senses. Yet the scene before him was still unbelievable. Raising his hands, he vigorously rubbed his eyes, afraid of having seen wrong.
A similar scene occurred in the hearts of everyone present.
After all, the scene was too shocking. These were two terrifying Late-Stage Emperor-level existences, costing countless lives to prevent them from breaching the city.
But such terrifying beings couldn't even last a round before Lei Yao.
Anyone witnessing this would find it unreal.
It took a while for people to accept this reality, since Lei Yao had returned to the city tower with the unconscious Three-Headed Purgatory Hound in hand.
The Beast Tide was now taken over by Nirvana, freeing everyone from city defense, and they all gathered around. After all, a close-up observation of an Emperor Eighth Rank existence like the Three-Headed Purgatory Hound was a rare opportunity.
Of course, they were even more interested in Lei Yao, since his strength far surpassed that of this Three-Headed Purgatory Hound.
Seeing this, Chu Chen did not stop them, turning his gaze onto Zhang Tianlong instead.
He finally came back to full awareness, his eyes glinting with tears.
These were tears of joy, for he had been prepared to perish alongside Cyan Dragon City. But now, not only did they hold the city, they also killed one and captured another two Emperor-level Star Beasts, a feat he never dared dream of.
With a trembling right hand, he raised the wine cup, oblivious to the wine spilling on him.
"Chu Chen, I toast you three cups. The first cup represents the Alliance. If Cyan Dragon City falls, the entire Alliance will eventually collapse, and the extinction of humanity would only be a matter of time." Saying this, he drained his cup in one go.
Seeing him drink, Chu Chen was about to intervene, as he was his former superior at work but a senior to him in personal matters.
Seeing this, Zhang Tianlong waved his large hand, "Don't stop me. This second cup, I toast on behalf of everyone in the city. Without you, we would all die under the Star Beasts' claws."
After drinking the second cup, he did not stop, filling himself another cup.
"This third cup is on behalf of all the spirits guarding the city. Without you, their sacrifice would have been in vain." Saying this, he again drained the cup.
Chu Chen couldn't lag behind either, downing three cups in a row.
"Old Marshal, let the soldiers rest well. My Guardian Beasts will take care of things here. In a few days, we will launch an all-out counterattack." Chu Chen smiled as he put down the wine cup.
Zhang Tianlong heard this, immediately showing a hint of joy, and quickly asked, "Is this the decision of the Lord Alliance Leader?"
Chu Chen shook his head, "This is my decision, and I have yet to discuss it with the Lord Alliance Leader. However, he won't refuse."
Hearing this, Zhang Tianlong nodded thoughtfully, "Yes, it's time for our counterattack." Saying this, he gave the order for the entire army to rest.
The Cyan Dragon Army, upon receiving the order, did not return to rest inside the city. Instead, they stood on the city wall, awaiting the final result of the battle.
Seeing this, Zhang Tianlong let them watch the battle, uncertain himself.
It seemed unbelievable to defend Cyan Dragon City with just a few Guardian Beasts.
Yet what Nirvana and Shadow Kill displayed next left everyone's jaws hanging.
Nirvana's current strength stood at the pinnacle of the world, the Undead Army surging into the battlefield like a vast ocean.
Seeing the endless Undead Army, Zhang Tianlong's voice trembled: "How many undead are there?"
Chu Chen answered lightly, "A million."
"What? A million?"
Chu Chen shook his head, "A million is just the limit of corpses, not Nirvana's limit."
Hearing this, Zhang Tianlong was stunned, his eyes showing even more shock.
Facing the fearless million undead, the previously imposing Beast Tide faltered within minutes.
The number of undead increased instead of decreased, with every dead Star Beast becoming part of the Undead Army.
Not long ago, they fought together, and now they turned their claws on their own kind.
Seeing this horrifying scene, the Beast Tide dared not continue fighting.
The High-Rank Star Beasts should have appeared to command, yet they hesitated to show themselves.
The two Late-Stage Emperor-level Star Beasts were instantly defeated by a terrifying ape-like Guardian Beast.
The Emperor-level early and mid-stage Star Beasts were being taken down one by one by Shadow Kill, hiding in fear among the Beast Tide.
Yet Shadow Kill had no intention of sparing them, moving like a specter, claiming an Emperor-level Star Beast's life with each appearance, then disappearing without a trace, giving the Beast Tide no time to react.
Watching the dwindling Beast Tide, the High-Rank Star Beasts hiding within couldn't bear it any longer.
A furious beast roar emanated from the Beast Tide, not a call to attack, but a lament for retreat.
Yet, in the next moment, its head was sliced off by a dark golden blade gleam.
Like terrified rabbits, the Beast Tide frantically fled backward.
Chu Chen furrowed his brows, he wanted annihilation instead of mere victory.
"Nirvana, use Master of Undead."
As he spoke, Nirvana let out a low growl, dozens of Emperor-level undead regained the power they had in life.
They flew overhead, leaping over the retreating Beast Tide, ultimately cutting off their retreat from behind.
The hunt began, and under the full attack of dozens of Emperor-level undead, the Star Beasts fell like ripened wheat.
The remaining Undead Army seizing the opportunity completed the encirclement, trapping the Beast Tide completely.
The slaughter lasted for a full hour before it ended.
Everyone standing on the city wall witnessed the entire massacre, no pity in their eyes, no sadness, only rekindled flames of war.
This battle gave them hope for revenge and a chance to reclaim their homes.
Someone shouted "Kill!"
This word, like pouring cold water into boiling oil, erupted within Cyan Dragon City.
"Kill, kill, kill..."
The chorus of "kill" shook the heavens, and dense killing intent filled Cyan Dragon City.
It seemed like they were both making a resolution and venting their inner grievances.
